Charles Carroll of Carrollton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Charles Carroll
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| United States Senator from Maryland |
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| In office March 4, 1789 – November 30, 1792 |
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| Preceded by | Office Created |
| Succeeded by | Richard Potts |
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| In office 1777–1801 |
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| Born | September 19, 1737 Annapolis, Maryland |
| Died | November 14, 1832 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Darnall |
| Alma mater | College of St. Omer College of Louis the Grand |
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Charles Carroll of Carrollton (September 19, 1737 – November 14 1832) was a delegate to the Continental Congress and later United States Senator for Maryland. He was the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was the longest lived signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Continental Congress, dying at the age of 95.
He was a rich planter. Although he opposed slavery he had slaves.
Images for kids
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Coat of Arms of Charles Carroll
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Doughoregan Manor, the Carroll family seat, now a National Historic Landmark
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Charles Carroll of Homewood
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"First Stone" (cornerstone) of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad laid by Carroll on July 4, 1828, now displayed at the B&O Railroad Museum
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The bronze statue by Richard E. Brooks located in the United States Capitol crypt
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Mary Darnall Carroll (1749-1782), portrait by Charles Willson Peale
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The burning of the Peggy Stewart at the Annapolis Tea Party, October 19, 1774
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